Alexandria Elementary School ranked #166 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #206 in 2022 and showing an overall upward trend since 2014 in this Union County NJ high school comparison context.
Math proficiency was 48% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, though it declined from a peak of 62% in 2018; reading proficiency was 67%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged between 50–54%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly increased to 720 students in 2023 with a stable student–teacher ratio of 15:1; minority enrollment was 19%, and students eligible for free lunch rose from 36% in 2022 to 54% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic need.
Serving grades Pre–K through 4, Alexandria Elementary maintained a headcount close to 700 with 48 teachers, reflecting consistent core school attributes for this New Jersey high school level institution.
The school is Title I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program, with no virtual instruction options currently offered.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Alexandria Elementary School serves the northwest part of Alexandria, AL, covering an area of approximately 68.1 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexandria Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alexandria Elementary School's student population of 712 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
712 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alexandria Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexandria Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexandria Elementary School's ranking?
Alexandria Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Alexandria Elementary School often compared to?
Alexandria Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ohatchee Elementary School, Wellborn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Alexandria Elementary School?
712 students attend Alexandria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Alexandria Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexandria Elementary School?
Alexandria Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alexandria Elementary School offer ?
Alexandria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexandria Elementary School part of?
Alexandria Elementary School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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